Chapter III · Death’s Doings

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

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From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

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From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

a person who is in charge

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

plural of “flint” — a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

brought together in one place

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

set afire

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

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From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

not any; not one

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

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From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

in the near future

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading He had suddenly disappeared, though Segowatha made no inquiries regarding his absence, nor manifested any uneasiness about it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The bark films were soon ignited by the flints, and in less time than we can record a single sentence, the little boughs were cracking in the ruddy blaze.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The brushwood which the Indians heaped against the door of Oliver Blount’s home, had been gathered on the edge of the clearing and was quite dry.

which person or people

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Segowatha, who, on account of his wound, lay at the foot of a tree some distance from the cottage, commanded his braves to draw back from the scene, and with a single exception they obeyed.

a late time of life

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading That exception was Jules Bardue, the Yellow Chief, as he had been termed for several years.